research Hormones and Hair Growth
Different hormones affect hair growth and conditions, with some causing hair loss and others promoting it.
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research Liposomes in Cancer Therapy
Liposomes show promise in cancer treatment by delivering drugs with less toxicity and improved effectiveness.
research Permeation of Topically Applied Magnesium Ions Through Human Skin Is Facilitated by Hair Follicles
Hair follicles help magnesium get through the skin more effectively.
research The Effects of Estrogens on Linear Bone Growth
Estrogens are key for bone growth spurts in both boys and girls and affect growth into adulthood.
research Factors to Consider When Selecting Antiulcer Drugs for a Formulary
The document concludes that H2-antagonists and proton pump inhibitors are highly effective for ulcers, eradicating Helicobacter pylori is important to prevent recurrence, and misoprostol helps with NSAID-related ulcers.
research Botulinum Toxin Off-Label Use in Dermatology: A Review
Botulinum toxin shows promise for various skin conditions but requires more research for confirmation and standardized use.
research Drugs Affecting Blood Coagulation, Fibrinolysis, and Hemostasis
Some blood-thinning medications can increase the risk of bleeding, and certain factors like genetics and other health conditions affect their safety and effectiveness.
research Evidence-Based and Potential Benefits of Metformin in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review
Metformin helps with menstrual cycles and insulin levels in PCOS but is less effective for hair growth, diabetes prevention, and weight loss, and may improve fertility and reduce diabetes risk.
research Global Adiposity and Thickness of Intraperitoneal and Mesenteric Adipose Tissue Depots Are Increased in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Women with PCOS have more body fat and thicker fat layers in certain abdominal areas than women without PCOS.
research Rates of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Symptoms in Relatives of Patients With PCOS
Female relatives of PCOS patients have a higher chance of showing PCOS symptoms.
research The Hyperandrogenic-Insulin-Resistant Acanthosis Nigricans Syndrome: Therapeutic Response
Most patients improved with oral contraceptives, but some needed additional treatment.
research Combination Antiretroviral Therapy and the Risk of Myocardial Infarction
The book provides updated knowledge on hair disorders and new treatments for hair loss.
research The Diagnosis and Treatment of Iron Deficiency and Its Potential Relationship to Hair Loss
Iron deficiency may be related to hair loss, but there's not enough evidence to recommend iron screening or supplements for all hair loss patients.
research Relationship Between Androgen Levels and Blood Pressure in Young Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
High androgen levels in young women with PCOS are linked to higher blood pressure.
research Treatment of Hirsutism with the Pure Antiandrogen Flutamide
Flutamide effectively reduced excessive hair growth and improved related symptoms in hirsutism patients without significant side effects.
research Minoxidil in Patients with Chronic Left Heart Failure: Contrasting Hemodynamic and Clinical Effects in a Controlled Trial
Minoxidil helps heart function but doesn't improve exercise ability and may cause complications.
research Safety of Testosterone Treatment in Postmenopausal Women
Testosterone therapy seems safe for postmenopausal women for a few years, but more research is needed for long-term effects.
research The Transcriptional Co-Activator cAMP Response Element-Binding Protein-Binding Protein Is Expressed in Prostate Cancer and Enhances Androgen- and Anti-Androgen-Induced Androgen Receptor Function
A protein called CBP is found in prostate cancer and can increase the effectiveness of certain prostate cancer treatments.
research Hyperandrogenism in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Role of CYP Gene Variants: A Review
Certain gene variants may contribute to high androgen levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
research A Cell-Based System for Screening Hair Growth-Promoting Agents
Apigenin may help promote hair growth and could treat hair loss.
research Low-Dose (2.5 mg/Day) Finasteride Treatment in Hirsutism
Low-dose finasteride effectively reduces hirsutism without serious side-effects.
research Iontophoretic Transdermal Delivery of Finasteride in Vesicular Invasomal Carriers
Finasteride delivery through skin improved using invasomes and iontophoresis.
research Future Horizons in Hair Restoration
New cell-based therapies may improve hair loss treatments in the future.
research Effect of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on the Pharmacokinetics of Metformin in Obese Pregnant Women
Type 2 diabetes does not change how metformin works in obese pregnant women, so dosage adjustments are not needed.
research Female-Patterned Alopecia in Teenage Brothers with Unusual Histologic Features
Two teenage brothers had a rare, treatment-resistant form of female-pattern hair loss with unusual scalp changes.
research A Case of Severe Hyperandrogenism, Acanthosis Nigricans, and Overt Diabetes: The Use of Non-Invasive Methods for Diagnosis, Pathogenesis, and Management
Non-invasive imaging helped diagnose a woman's severe hormone imbalance and diabetes, and medication successfully treated her condition.
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research Perioperative Care of the Surgical Patient
Bariatric surgery patients need careful before and after surgery care for safety and long-term health.
research Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Unselected Black and White Women of the Southeastern United States: A Prospective Study
PCOS affects a similar percentage of Black and White women in the Southeastern United States.
research Prevalence of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Unselected Black and White Women of the Southeastern United States: A Prospective Study
PCOS affects about 4% of women in the southeastern U.S. equally across Black and White populations.